{"id":6698,"date":"2022-06-21T17:50:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T19:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bak.lt\/?post_type=paslaugos&#038;p=6698"},"modified":"2026-07-06T19:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:16:20","slug":"allergology","status":"publish","type":"paslaugos","link":"https:\/\/bak.lt\/en\/services\/allergology\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergology"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6698\" class=\"elementor elementor-6698 elementor-4366\" data-elementor-post-type=\"paslaugos\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c9a69da e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2c9a69da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_container_extras&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ec8066 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32ec8066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy is an increasingly relevant health issue, currently affecting about a third of the world&#8217;s population. It is predicted that in the future, every second European will have some form of allergy. At the Baltic American Clinic, we provide professional allergy services to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of allergic reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our admission department is open 24\/7. A clinic staff member will contact you the day before your scheduled appointment to inform you of your exact arrival time. Scheduled patient admissions take place on weekdays from 8am to 9pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy services<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy specialist consultation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An in-depth consultation with a specialist to discuss allergy symptoms, the circumstances of their onset, and to draw up a personalised treatment plan. During the consultation, the doctor assesses the type and severity of the allergy and provides recommendations for further treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonologist-allergist consultation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialist consultation for patients whose allergies affect the respiratory system (asthma, allergic rhinitis, airway hyperresponsiveness).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy diagnostics<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin prick tests<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate skin tests to help identify specific allergens. During the procedure, a small amount of allergen is introduced into the skin and the skin&#8217;s reaction is monitored. This is a safe and effective test that allows many allergy triggers to be identified.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood tests<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IgE antibody tests are performed when it is not possible to test the patient&#8217;s skin and its reaction to different allergens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge tests<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialist tests that monitor the patient&#8217;s reaction to different allergens and medications. Performed under controlled conditions, these tests help identify allergy triggers with high accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most common allergies<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhalant allergies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caused by substances that enter the body through the airways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant pollen (birch, rowan, various grasses)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House dust mites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moulds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal dander<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food allergies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies are most commonly triggered by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanuts (up to 2% of the population)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products, eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seafood, fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheat and other cereals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact allergies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic reactions can be caused by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmetics and dyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning products and detergents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metals (nickel, chromium)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicinal products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailored individually, depending on the type and severity of the allergy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamines \u2013 to relieve symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta-2 agonists \u2013 to ease breathing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corticosteroids \u2013 to treat severe types of allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone-based medications \u2013 for long-term allergy control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific immunotherapy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A treatment method in which tolerance is induced by administering increasing doses of the allergen under controlled conditions. It is used:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For house dust mite allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To treat tree and grass pollen allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When other treatment methods are not effective\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should you see an allergy specialist?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend seeing an allergy specialist immediately if you experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin redness, itching, hives (urticaria)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain, diarrhoea after consuming certain foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing related to environmental factors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe reactions after taking medications or insect bites<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, severe or mild allergies can develop regardless of your age. For example, about 50% of food allergies develop in people over the age of 35. Therefore, do not ignore the symptoms and consult with specialists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention and lifestyle recommendations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our specialists not only diagnose and treat, but also educate you on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid allergens in your daily environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do in the event of a severe allergic reaction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What medication to have on hand for emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to relieve allergy symptoms by making lifestyle changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An allergy can be not only a source of discomfort but also a real threat to life. Therefore, it is extremely important to diagnose the problem in time and select the appropriate treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We welcome your calls at our reception department 24\/7!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergy is an increasingly relevant health issue, currently affecting about a third of the world&#8217;s population. It is predicted that in the future, every second European will have some form of allergy. At the Baltic American Clinic, we provide professional allergy services to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of allergic reactions. 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